R. Clarke Cooper Joins Spirit of America’s Advisory Board
Cooper Served as US Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs from 2019-2021
ARLINGTON, VA – Spirit of America, a nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of the American people and private philanthropy to support US national security, today announced that the Honorable R. Clarke Cooper has joined its Advisory Board.
“It’s a privilege to welcome Clarke Cooper to the Spirit of America Advisory Board,” said Jim Hake, Spirit of America Founder and CEO. “Clarke’s extensive experience across diplomatic and military sectors will be invaluable in strengthening our work to unite the American people with US troops and diplomats to defend freedom, strengthen security, and save and improve lives.”
Cooper served as US Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs from 2019-2021, where he led a global enterprise of 600 personnel, and on an annual basis oversaw $170 billion in arms sales and $16 billion in security assistance. He received the Superior Honor Award for coordination and implementation of the security cooperation elements of the Abraham Accords in support of the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Kingdom of Morocco normalizing relations with the State of Israel.
“Spirit of America embodies the best of American values — supporting those on the front lines of freedom and fostering strong partnerships around the world,” said Clarke Cooper. “I find it a distinct honor to join Spirit of America’s Advisory Board to work with Jim Hake and the mission-driven team at Spirit of America. It is a terrific opportunity to collaborate on bolstering America’s relations and help empower our fellow citizens to defend freedom and strengthen global stability.”
In addition to his role as Assistant Secretary of State, Cooper previously served as US Alternate Representative to the United Nations Security Council, US Delegate to the United Nations Administration & Budget Committee, Senior Advisor in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, and Advisor at US Embassy Baghdad.
Cooper is a combat veteran who served overseas tours with the Joint Special Operations Command, Special Operations Command Africa, Joint Special Operations Task Force Trans-Sahara, and Special Operations Command Central. He is the founder of the national security consultancy, Guard Hill House, LLC, serves as managing partner for World Water & Power, LLC, is a published Distinguished Fellow with the Atlantic Council, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Learn more about Spirit of America’s Board of Advisors: spiritofamerica.org/about/board-and-advisors
About Spirit of America
Spirit of America is a privately funded nonprofit that unites the American people with U.S. troops and diplomats in common cause: to defend freedom, strengthen security, and save and improve lives.
Spirit of America has an unprecedented partnership with the US military, formalized through an agreement with the Department of Defense. This partnership allows military personnel to collaborate with Spirit of America, identify needs, receive and distribute assistance, and provide logistical support.
Spirit of America has implemented over 1,500 projects in 112 countries in support of America’s national security.
No endorsement of Spirit of America by the US Department of Defense, Department of State, or US personnel is intended or implied.
